Catherine McKinnell’s voting in Parliament
Catherine McKinnell is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.
This is a random selection of Catherine McKinnell’s votes.
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Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
1 vote for, 13 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2020.
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Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
0 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2021.
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Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2017.
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Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
1 vote for, 45 votes against, 19 absences, between 2014–2022.
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Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
14 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011–2022.
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Voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, in 2016.
Last updated: 17 Jan 2024.
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Recent appearances
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At the risk of focusing on an issue that is a distraction, let me emphasise that we need to invest in special educational needs provision in mainstream schools, for all the reasons that have been advanced today, including in the necessary teacher training. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has concluded that this policy would bring in £1.3 billion to provide the 93% of children in the state...
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I thank the Chair of the Education Committee, the hon. Member for Worcester (Mr Walker), for securing this important debate and commend him for the work he does as the Select Committee’s Chair. I also pay tribute to those who work with and support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Across the country, teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, speech and language...
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate of the number of (a) pupils and (b) schools that have been unable to take part in national tests due to disruption caused by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the last 12 months.
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Profile
Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
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Topics of interest
Catherine McKinnell campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Treasury
- Department for Education
- Department of Health and Social Care
- HM Treasury
- Department for Transport
- Children: Day Care
- Revenue and Customs
- Apprentices
- East Coast Railway Line
- Procurement
Currently held offices
- Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools) (since 6 Sep 2023)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill Committee (26 Jan 2022 to 2 Feb 2022)
- Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (20 May 2020 to 6 Sep 2023)
- Chair, Petitions Committee (29 Jan 2020 to 6 Sep 2023)
- Chair, Petitions Committee (29 Jan 2020 to 6 Sep 2023)
- Chair, Petitions Committee (29 Jan 2020 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Treasury Sub-Committee (14 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Treasury Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Petitions Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Petitions Committee (14 Mar 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Petitions Committee (14 Mar 2016 to 29 Jan 2020)
- Member, Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee ( 9 Mar 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Education Committee ( 1 Feb 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Shadow Attorney General (14 Sep 2015 to 11 Jan 2016)
- Shadow Minister (Treasury) (18 Mar 2013 to 14 Sep 2015)
- Shadow Minister (Education) ( 7 Oct 2011 to 18 Mar 2013)
- Shadow Solicitor General ( 8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
- Member, Political and Constitutional Reform Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 8 Nov 2010)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 4 Mar 2024.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from
UK sources
Name of donor:
Arena Racing CompanyAddress of donor: 4th Floor Millbank Tower, 21024 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality for four people at
Newcastle Racecourse, value £600
Date received: 7 April 2023
Date accepted: 7 April 2023
Donor status: company, registration 07997040
(Registered 19 April 2023)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Joint owner of residential rented property in Northumberland: (i).
8. Miscellaneous
Solicitor (currently non-practising).
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